Community-Centric Collaboration: Driving Innovative Change Through Public-Private Partnerships
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Presented by the City & County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization (OER)
Join us for the pilot episode of the Pau Hana Innovation Series from OER at Honolulu Tech Week.
Featuring a panel of City leaders and private sector partners who are using technology to reimagine how local government delivers services.
This event highlights real-world collaborations that are driving civic innovation, improving lives, and building a stronger, more connected Hawai‘i through public-private partnerships.
The Pau Hana Innovation (PHI) Series is a new initiative by OER that brings together government leaders, private sector partners, and changemakers to explore how technology and innovation can improve the way public services are designed and delivered.
The goal: build stronger partnerships, spark new thinking, and create a smarter, more connected Hawai‘i.
Speakers include:
Mayor Rick Blangiardi (Opening Remarks)
Peter Dooher, Sr. VP, Digital Strategy Mobility Ventures & Technology, Servco Pacific Inc.
Kimberly Hashiro, Director, C&C Department of Customer Services
Jon Nouchi, Deputy Director, C&C Department of Transportation Services
Randal Collins, Director, C&C Department of Emergency Management
Thomas Lee, Director of Government Partnerships, Hawaiʻi Data Collaborative (Co-Moderator)
Kayla Tansiongco, Data Specialist, C&C Office of Economic Revitalization (Co-Moderator)
Networking and light refreshments to follow.
Who Should Attend?
Community contributors and leaders, students, innovators, thought leaders, founders, policymakers, executives, etc.
ANY & ALL passionate individuals building Hawaiʻi's future
Parking
Free parking (after 4:30 pm) available on the street level of Civic Center Municipal Parking
(After 4:30 pm, entrance/exit via Beretania St.)
Meter lot parking also available:
Basement of the State Capitol
ʻIolani Palace Grounds
Department of Health lot
Meter street parking also available:
S King St., Punchbowl St., South St., etc.
This event is a part of Honolulu Tech Week - a week of events that unifies Hawaii’s tech ecosystem and those connected to it globally.
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About OER
The City & County of Honolulu's Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) was established to provide leadership, information, and resources for Oʻahu's economic development. OER is on a mission to build a strong economy that improves the quality of life for every community, small business, and ‘ohana on O’ahu.